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Published: Dec 4, 2013 · Modified: Apr 26, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Milagu Jeera Rasam | Pepper And Cumin Rasam

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Milagu Jeera Rasam has traditionally been used to relieve symptoms of flu and cold. The strong flavor of Pepper And Cumin Rasam helps when one does not have much taste when in fever.

Milagu Jeera Rasam in a bowl

This month, I am beginning the blogging marathon by choosing the theme Healthy recipes. This theme is intended to make a healthy diet specific to an ailment.

A lot of ailments and recipes came to my mind and I decided to choose something that is much needed for the winter months that are coming. A very common ailment that kids and adults have during this time is the common cold and flu.

Even though there is no medication to cure the actual infection, we can follow some simple recipes and procedures to keep the symptoms at bay.

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When kids come down with cold and cough, it is very painful to see them struggle to sleep and eat. I remembered something that I have seen when growing up.

My maternal grandfather becomes a child when he comes down with a cold. My grandfather was a very hardworking man who never complains of any pains or aches.

The only time that he acts like a child is when he comes down with a cold. He immediately grabs a huge blanket and wraps himself around and requests my grandmother to make this Milagu Jeera Rasam for dinner.

Milagu Jeera Rasam in a pot

This rasam really helps the child and adult alike. The flavor of the rasam works very well when you have a fever and don’t taste anything. Also, the medicinal nature of the pepper and cumin helps relieve the symptoms of cold such as coughing and body aches. The ginger that I add to the rasam also helps to relieve the symptoms.

When I am feeding my kids, I usually mash the rice well, add a little bit of cooked Payatham paruppu (Moong dal) and mix well with the rasam. Also top it off with a dollop of ghee and my kids gobble it down.

I also add some garlic in the rasam, but this one I have made in the Iyer household style with no garlic. Garlic acts as a very good anti-viral and anti-bacterial agent and helps cure the symptoms. Keep checking back to see more homemade remedies to relieve the cold symptoms!

Milagu Jeera Rasam in a glass

Preparation time – 10 mins
Cooking time – 30 mins
Difficulty level – easy

Ingredients to make Milagu Jeera Rasam – (makes about 4 cups of rasam)

  • Tamarind – marble size (soaked in hot water)
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  • Asafetida – a pinch
  • Thuvaram paruppu/red gram dal – 2 tsp
  • Coriander seeds – 1 tsp
  • Pepper corns – 1 tsp
  • Jeeragam/ cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Red chili – 1 (optional)
  • Ginger – 1 inch piece
  • Curry leaves – few
  • Ghee – 1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
  • Salt – to taste

Procedure to make Pepper And Cumin Rasam

  • In a small bowl soak the thuvaram paruppu, coriander seeds, peppers, cumin, and the red chili in water for about 10 mins.
  • Grind the soaked ingredients along with half the curry leaves and ginger to a coarse paste.
Grind the ingredients in a grinder
  • Soak the tamarind in about 2 cups of hot water and extract the juice. Boil the tamarind water with turmeric powder, asafetida, salt and half the curry leaves until it reduces to about 1 cup and the raw smell of the tamarind disappears (about 10-15 mins).
Boil the tamarind water with other ingredients
  • Now add the ground mixture and let it come to a boil. Top it off with about 2 to 2 ½ cups of water and heat until the rasam becomes frothy. Do not boil too long after the ground ingredients are added because it makes the rasam bitter.
  • Season the mustard seeds in ghee and add it to the rasam.
Season the mustards seed and ghee
  • Adults or the elderly can drink or sip this Milagu Jeera Rasam when warm to help to soothe the throat.
  • For babies and kids, I usually make rasam saadham and feed it warm with a dollop of ghee.

Rasam Saadham with ghee for babies and toddlers

Milagu Jeera Rasam in a bowl with spoon
Milagu Jeera Rasam served in a bowl

Other Rasam Recipes

  • Thakkali Juice Rasam – Tomato Juice Rasam
  • Thakkali Rasam – Tomato Rasam (made in Eeya Sombu)
  • Pineapple Rasam | Spicy Indian style Pineapple Soup
  • Apple Rasam | Apple Soup

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Milagu Jeera Rasam in a bowl

Milagu Jeera Rasam | Pepper And Cumin Rasam

This rasam really helps the child and adult alike. The flavor of the rasam works very well when you have a fever and don’t taste anything
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Course: Quick and Easy, Rasam and Kuzhambu, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Indian, South Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Cups
Calories: 34kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Equipment

  • bowl
  • spatula

Ingredients

  • marble size Tamarind soaked in hot water
  • ½  teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • a pinch Asafetida
  • 2 teaspoon Thuvaram paruppu/red gram dal
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper corns
  • 1 teaspoon Jeeragam/ cumin seeds
  • 1 Red chili optional
  • 1 inch piece Ginger
  • few Curry leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Ghee
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • to taste Salt

Instructions

  • In a small bowl soak the thuvaram paruppu, coriander seeds, peppers, cumin and the red chili in water for about 10 mins.
  • Grind the soaked ingredients along with half the curry leaves and ginger to coarse paste.
  • Soak the tamarind in about 2 cups of hot water and extract the juice. Boil the tamarind water with turmeric powder, asafetida, salt and half the curry leaves until it reduces to about 1 cup and the raw smell of the tamarind disappears (about 10-15 mins).
  • Now add the ground mixture and let it come to a boil. Top it off with about 2 to 2 ½ cups of water and heat until the rasam becomes frothy. Do not boil too long after the ground ingredients are added because it makes the rasam bitter.
  • Season the mustard seeds in ghee and add it to the rasam.
  • Adults or elderly can drink or sip this Milagu Jeera Rasam when warm to help soothing the throat.
  • For babies and kids, I usually make rasam saadham and feed it warm with a dollop of ghee.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Pavani N says

    December 10, 2013 at 7:35 pm

    Wow, that paste is packed with so much flavor. Rasam looks very comforting.

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  2. Suma Gandlur says

    December 09, 2013 at 12:22 am

    A comforting bowl of rasam.

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  3. Archana Potdar says

    December 06, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    Wwo this is just what we need. With 3 out 5 coughing this is heaven sent. Thanks.

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  4. Padmajha PJ says

    December 06, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    I really feel like having that bowl of rasam rice with the ghee on top!So delicious and really apt for this season.

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  5. Sapana Behl says

    December 05, 2013 at 8:15 am

    Very flavorful yet healthy rasam !

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  6. Mridula Seshadri says

    December 04, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    I would love to try this out as I have never been satisfied with the molagu jeera rasam I make. Thank you for all your hard work in sharing your experiences with us.

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  7. Mridula Seshadri says

    December 04, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Nice. I have been waiting for this recipe from you. Thank you for all your hard work in sharing your experiences with us.

    Reply
  8. Chef Mireille says

    December 05, 2013 at 12:15 am

    I have lately been addicted to rasams and trying many different varieities - this looks like another good one

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  9. Sangeetha Priya says

    December 04, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    very comforting rasam n love the way u presented it!!!

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  10. Harini-Jaya R says

    December 04, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    Wow! Cold or not I can sip up the rasam any day!

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  11. Priya Srinivasan says

    December 04, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    I can feel the aroma of rasam here . I too make the similar way but instead of tamarind I use tomatoes. Comfort food!!!

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  12. Briju Parthasarathy says

    December 04, 2013 at 8:46 am

    Very healthy and good during winter season

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  13. Pallavi Purani says

    December 04, 2013 at 6:56 am

    That is sone heavily punched up rasam. Good one 🙂

    Reply
  14. Srivalli says

    December 04, 2013 at 10:31 am

    Wow that's one spicy rasam!

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  15. Eliza Lincy says

    December 04, 2013 at 10:12 am

    Perfect for this climatic condition. Spicy Tasty Rasam...

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  16. Manjula Bharath says

    December 04, 2013 at 4:07 am

    very very flavorful and healthy rasam 🙂 I wud love to drink it as is !!

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  17. Chandrani Banerjee says

    December 04, 2013 at 5:36 am

    Very flavorful and yummy rasam.

    Reply
  18. nandoos Kitchen says

    December 04, 2013 at 5:19 am

    A very flavourful rasam.

    Reply

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